Vice Ganda, Ion Perez Parehong Regular Na Kumukunsulta Sa Psychiatrist

Hindi naging madali ang mga pinagdaanan ng mag-partner na sina Vice Ganda at Ion Perez sa nakaraang mga taon. Sa gitna ng mga pagsubok sa kanilang personal na buhay at sa kanilang mga karera, napagdesisyunan ng dalawa na humingi ng propesyonal na tulong mula sa isang psychiatrist. Bukas nilang ibinahagi ito upang ipakita na hindi kahinaan ang paghingi ng tulong para sa kalusugang pangkaisipan. 

Sa isang panayam sa YouTube vlog ng batikang mamamahayag na si Karmina Constantino ng ANC, inamin ni Vice Ganda na dumaan sila ni Ion sa counseling sessions upang mapanatili ang kanilang mental well-being. Ayon sa komedyante at “It’s Showtime” host, malaking tulong ang therapy para mapanatili ang katatagan ng kanilang relasyon, lalo na sa panahon ng matitinding hamon.

Isa sa mga mabibigat na sitwasyong kinaharap nila ay ang kontrobersyang kinasangkutan ng kanilang noontime show na “It’s Showtime,” kung saan nasuspinde ito ng Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). Ang dahilan ng suspensyon ay ang eksena sa isang segment ng palabas kung saan makikitang kumain ng icing sa cake sina Vice at Ion, bagay na hindi ikinatuwa ng ilang manonood at umani ng reklamo.

Dahil sa insidenteng ito, dumaan sa masusing pagbusisi ng MTRCB ang nasabing programa, at nagbunga ito ng pansamantalang pagpapatigil sa kanilang palabas. Ito ay nagdulot ng matinding stress at emosyonal na pagod hindi lamang kay Vice at Ion kundi maging sa buong production team ng programa.

Hindi rin naging madali ang pagharap sa publiko matapos ang kontrobersya. Ayon kay Vice, nakaranas siya ng labis na anxiety at mental exhaustion. Kaya’t nagpasya silang humingi ng tulong mula sa isang lisensyadong psychiatrist. Sa tulong ng therapy, natutunan nilang harapin ang kanilang emosyon at pinatibay ang kanilang samahan.

“Nagte-therapy kasi kami. We regularly see a psychiatrist. Kasi ang dami naming pinagdaanan na pagsubok together. Imagine, ‘yung na-suspend ‘yung programa namin dahil sa ginawa namin, na para sa amin hanggang ngayon ay wala kaming nakikita na mali sa ginawa namin. Tapos nagmukha kaming kriminal, tapos nagkaroon kami ng criminal case because of that,” pahayag ni Vice.

Dagdag pa ni Vice, malaking bagay na pareho silang bukas ni Ion sa ganitong uri ng proseso. Hindi raw sila nahiyang aminin sa isa’t isa na kailangan nila ng tulong mula sa eksperto. Ito raw ang naging daan para mas mapatatag ang kanilang relasyon bilang mag-asawa.

Ibinahagi rin ni Vice na sa kabila ng kanilang pagiging public figures, naniniwala siya na may limitasyon din ang kanilang kakayahan. Aniya, hindi porke’t kilala sila ng publiko ay hindi na sila puwedeng masaktan, mapagod, o madapa. Katulad ng ibang tao, kailangan din nilang huminto at magpahinga kapag kinakailangan.

Sa kabila ng lahat ng pinagdaanan, mas pinili nina Vice at Ion na harapin ang mga hamon nang magkasama. Patunay ito na mahalaga ang komunikasyon, pag-unawa, at suporta sa isa’t isa upang mapanatili ang isang malusog na relasyon—lalo na sa mundong puno ng pressure at mapanuring mata ng publiko.

Ang kanilang pagbabahagi tungkol sa therapy ay nagsisilbing paalala sa lahat na hindi kailanman nakakababa ng dangal ang magpakonsulta sa psychiatrist. Bagkus, isa itong matibay na hakbang patungo sa mas maayos na pamumuhay—hindi lamang bilang indibidwal kundi bilang magkapareha.

In a country where mental health remains a taboo topic, Vice Ganda and Ion Perez have just shattered the silence — and in doing so, they’ve inspired millions.

In a candid revelation that caught fans off guard, the beloved couple confirmed that they both regularly consult with a psychiatrist, not just for personal struggles, but to maintain their emotional stability amid the pressures of fame, family, and public scrutiny.

“We don’t talk about it much, but yes — we get help,” Vice said in an exclusive interview.
“Not because we’re broken. But because we refuse to be.”

🧠 “Even Clowns Get Tired of Pretending”

Vice Ganda, known for being the unapologetic life of the party, revealed that behind the glamour, laughter, and record-breaking shows, there have been many silent battles.

“It’s easy to be funny when the cameras are on. But the hardest moments are the ones when you’re alone — and the silence gets loud,” Vice admitted.

Vice shared that years of bullying, industry pressure, online hate, and fear of disappointing loved ones had taken a heavy toll — and that consulting a psychiatrist became “not a choice, but a necessity.”

💑 Ion Perez: “I Needed Help Too — and Vice Encouraged Me”

Ion Perez, who has largely stayed private despite being one-half of the country’s most talked-about same-sex couple, also opened up — saying that he started seeking psychiatric counseling because of Vice.

“Vice saved me. I used to think ‘therapy is only for the weak,’ but I was wrong. We all carry things no one sees.”

He admitted to experiencing moments of insecurity, performance anxiety, and emotional episodes worsened by social media hate and public pressure to “be perfect for Vice.”

“People think it’s easy to be with someone famous. But it’s hard to be seen as just an accessory. That eats you up inside — unless you deal with it.”

🧨 Behind the Scenes of a “Happy Relationship”

While Vice and Ion have long been viewed as relationship goals, the couple revealed that they’ve gone through their share of emotional storms.

“We almost gave up on each other once,” Vice confessed.
“But instead of giving up, we asked for help.”

The couple said they now attend individual and joint sessions, especially when communication gets strained or stress becomes overwhelming.

“Our love isn’t perfect. But we fight for it. With help, not pride.”

👏 Fans and Celebrities Applaud the Courage

The internet erupted in praise following the couple’s revelations. Netizens and fellow celebrities hailed their honesty, saying it’s long overdue for Filipino stars to normalize mental health support.

Trending hashtags:

#ViceIonMentalHealth

#It’sOkayToAskForHelp

#TherapyIsStrength

#BehindTheLaughter

“Vice Ganda and Ion just saved lives today. If they can seek help, so can we,” one user wrote.
“This is what real influence looks like,” said a psychologist on Twitter.

🩺 Mental Health in Philippine Showbiz: Still Taboo?

Despite growing awareness, therapy and psychiatric care remain stigmatized in many parts of the Philippines — especially in the entertainment industry where strength, humor, and glamor are expected at all times.

Vice pointed this out clearly:

“We’re all expected to smile, perform, and stay strong. But we bleed too. We cry too. And if therapy is the only way to keep going, then let’s normalize it.”

💬 What’s Next for Vice and Ion?

The couple revealed they are considering launching a digital mental health campaign, encouraging both fans and public figures to share their experiences without shame.

“If you had a fever, you’d go to a doctor. Why not when your heart and mind are sick too?” Vice asked.

They also hinted at doing a special TV segment or docu-series about mental health in showbiz, featuring stories from other artists who have battled depression, anxiety, or burnout.

📝 Final Thoughts: Strength in Vulnerability

Vice Ganda and Ion Perez didn’t just open up — they ripped off the mask that so many celebrities are forced to wear.

And in doing so, they’ve started a conversation that could save lives, reshape relationships, and break long-standing stigma in Filipino culture.

Because in the end, as Vice so perfectly put it:

“We don’t go to therapy because we’re weak. We go because we love ourselves enough to heal.”